Total Crime Rate
75.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Springfield Gardens area has the 25th highest crime rate of 106 local areas in Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill , and the 144th highest crime rate of 549 local areas in New Forest .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Springfield Gardens (BH25 5RG) in the last 12 months was 75.1 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% higher than the Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill average (52.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 43.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Springfield Gardens (BH25 5RG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thornham Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Somerton Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashley, Bashley & Fernhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Somerton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashtree Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Glen Spey | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glen Spey | Under investigation |
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